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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Water Lane, Stisted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Water Lane, Stisted in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 250m south west of its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 100m in a south westerly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311003WH1GRG6J – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Water Lane, Milles Lane, A120, Kings Lane, The Street, Water Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Church Lane, Braintree and Bocking)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Church Lane, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Dorewards Avenue to its junction with Deanery Hill a distance of approximately 145m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2388154 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Street, Bovingdon Road, Beazley End, Parkhall Road, Church Road, A1017, A131, B1053 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Cross Farm Road, Finchingfield/Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Cross Farm Road, Finchingfield/Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield in the District of Braintree, from Pump Lane for a distance of approximately 810m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2409033 & EP20153095898 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Walthams Cross, Cross Hill, Willows Road, Pump Lane and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Kings Chase, Witham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Kings Chase, Witham in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Newland Street to its end a distance of approximately 70m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013331205 – Essex and Suffolk Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.
No alternative route is available.
The Order came into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Priors Green, Stisted)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Priors Green, Stisted in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Kerami Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03067988409/1 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while meter exchange works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Tumblers Green, Folly Green, Kerami Lane and vice versa (with access only into Priors Green).
The Order came into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Tinkers Green Road, Finchingfield)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Tinkers Green Road, Finchingfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 80m north west then north east of its junction Spains End Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGSNVH7K – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Tinkers Green Road, Spains Hall Road, B1057, Tinkers Green Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 27th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 3RD SEPTEMBER 2026
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